Little Mix Addresses “Shout Out to My Ex” Controversy With G.R.L.

“People just like to have something negative to say."

The unapologetic lyrics from Little Mix's new single "Shout Out to My Ex" may seem perfect for belting along, but a few critics aren't so fond of the track.

What can be wrong with delivering a solid clap back to someone who broke your heart? Some social media users are accusing the British pop group of copying their single from American girl band G.R.L.'s song "Ugly Heart," which was released in 2014.

Recently, Little Mix got a chance to defend themselves in an interview with a Belgian radio station while doing press for their single. With a song as personal as this one, you better believe the girls held nothing back when addressing the situation. "We’re actually friends with Emmalyn from G.R.L. and she loves the song,” Jade Thirlwall said on the show. "I think every song is going to have a similar chord sequence, slightly similar lyrics, and melodies — you know, it happens all the time. But it doesn’t mean that they’re not both incredible songs."

Though Jade's points were valid, G.R.L.'s latest tweet tells a different story. That hashtag says a whole lot in a few characters.

The radio host also played the "Ugly Heart" on air, but the Little Mix members continued to hold their own. "I think maybe because it was a girl band as well, people just like to have something negative to say," Jade added. Leigh-Anne Pinnock thinks the song sounds “a lot more country," while Perrie Edwards said, "stop trying to hop on the bandwagon."